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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.04, 415.49 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.04, 415.49 and 207.75 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.04 : 415.49 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.04/415.49 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.04x = 415.49 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.04x = 86,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,317.01/301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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